Who Is a Soroptimist

She is a leader in her community ~ a woman who believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service ofhercommunity and society, shecan make the world a better place for everyone.

Soroptimist International offers:

Friendships with club members and Soroptimists around the world
Professional growth and leadership development
Heightened awareness and appreciation of other cultures
Respect and credibility within her community
Unity and purpose through working with others to achieve common goals
Travel
Networking
Pride in knowing membership contributes to and upholds the ideals of world peace and harmony

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Meetings

General Business Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome. For meeting location and time, please contact the:

Club Membership Chair.

Soroptimists of Langley

Chartered in 1986, Soroptimist International of the Langleys is now a strong, active club of approximately 40 local business women. Several of the existing members were part of the core group that originally chartered the club. In the Langleys, Soroptimist International has become known as a group of dedicated professionals. The club’s projects have a reputation for being well organized and very successful.

Soroptimist Vision & Mission

Vision

Be the voluntary organization chosen by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls. We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our communities.

Together, we will:

Improve the lives of women and girls
Help women achieve economic and political equality
Serve as a global voice for women
Enhance world peace and understanding

Mission & Core Purpose

To improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:

International goodwill and understanding
Volunteer action
Leadership development
Fellowship and diversity

About Soroptimist International

“Soroptimist” Latin for “Best for Women”

Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in our local communities and throughout the world. The first Soroptimist club was founded in 1921 in California with 80 members. Today almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects that benefit women and girls. While each club determines the focus of their fund raising and community service projects,clubs also participate in organization-wide programs:

Ruby Award
Violet Richardson Award
Women's Opportunity Award
Club Grants for Women & Girls
Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence
STOP Trafficking
Live the Dream

Visit www.soroptimist.org for additional information on Soroptimist International programs.

Get to Know A Volunteer!

When new members are installed we feature their profile in the local media and now on the World Wide Web!

March Volunteer: Rebecca Baker

Aprils Volunteer: Heather Clark(pictured right)